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2008/12/03 17:36 KST
Electronic Arts acquires Korean online game maker

SEOUL, Dec. 3 (Yonhap) -- Electronic Arts (EA) Inc., a U.S.-based gaming giant, said Wednesday it has acquired a South Korean online game company to strengthen its development and publishing arm in Asia
EA's acquisition of J2MSoft Inc., the developer of South Korean titles such as RayCity, TAAN and other online games, was completed effective Tuesday, EA Korea said in a statement. Financial terms weren't disclosed.

"This is a significant step in EA's strategic plan for developing and publishing online games in Asia," Jon Niermann, president of EA Asia, said.